Cheyenne, Wyoming – A more seasonable winter pattern is expected to bring near-normal precipitation to Wyoming and Nebraska heading into mid-January, with above-normal temperatures allowing for a mix of rain and snow across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across Wyoming and Nebraska are favored to run above normal during the January 9–13 period, while precipitation trends near seasonal averages. This setup supports changing precipitation types as brief cold pushes move through otherwise milder conditions.
Across southeast Wyoming, including Cheyenne, Laramie, and Rawlins, precipitation may fall as snow at times, especially at higher elevations, while periods of rain or a rain–snow mix are possible during warmer stretches. Wind-prone corridors along I-80 could see brief reductions in visibility if snow coincides with gusty conditions.
In Nebraska, including Scottsbluff, North Platte, Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha, precipitation is more likely to fall as rain during daytime hours, with snow mixing in overnight or early in the morning when temperatures dip closer to freezing. Any snow accumulation is expected to be light and localized.
Travel impacts are expected to be limited overall, though brief slick spots could develop on bridges, overpasses, and untreated rural roads during colder periods. Additional advisories may be issued closer to mid-January if colder air lingers longer than expected or if precipitation timing shifts toward colder overnight hours.
